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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 10am, mixing with snow after 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 10am, mixing with snow after 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.89°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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